Senior Catholic bishops on Wednesday, June 18, broke their silence on the recent unrest in Nairobi and across the country, issuing an urgent message to Catholics and Kenyans at large.
Led by Archbishop Philip Anyolo of the Archdiocese of Nairobi, the clergy condemned the point-blank shooting of Boniface Kariuki, a mask vendor, by police, as well as the looting of shops by goons during the protests.
While calling for calm, particularly among the youth, Archbishop Anyolo urged all Catholics in Kenya to pray the rosary over the next three days with four key intentions. "We are calling on our Catholics in the Archdiocese of Nairobi and beyond to engage in a marathon of rosary prayers for the next three days with four key intentions," he stated.
Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Nairobi Philip Anyolo speaking during a previous mass at Holy Family Minor Basilica on April 6, 2023 in Nairobi.
